Maureen Joy Charter School is a tuition-free K–8 public charter school in East Durham with five consecutive years of exceeding expected academic growth.
Families seeking tuition-free K–8 public charter education
Students needing math intervention or multilingual learner support
Families seeking a school rooted in East Durham community partnerships
Branches Community School provides Reggio-Emilia-inspired education for children 3 months–5 years, with sliding-scale tuition based on 15% of adjusted gross income.
Families seeking Reggio-Emilia-inspired early childhood education
Children ages 3 months through 5 years
Families needing full-day care Monday through Friday from 8:15am to 5:15pm
Carolina Friends School - Durham Early School is part of a PreK-12 all-gender day school accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
Families seeking PreK-12 private day school education
Sperling Center for Jewish Studies offers a Duke undergraduate certificate, graduate pathways, and interdisciplinary study spanning more than 3,000 years.
Duke undergraduates seeking a customizable Jewish Studies certificate
Students pursuing Judaica concentrations in Religious Studies, History, German, or Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Graduate students seeking Jewish Studies research through Religious Studies or the Graduate Program in Religion
Sperling Center for Jewish Studies offers a Duke undergraduate certificate, graduate pathways, and interdisciplinary study spanning more than 3,000 years.
Duke undergraduates seeking a customizable Jewish Studies certificate
Students pursuing Judaica concentrations in Religious Studies, History, German, or Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Graduate students seeking Jewish Studies research through Religious Studies or the Graduate Program in Religion
Maureen Joy Charter School is a tuition-free K-8 public charter school, with admission handled through an annual lottery. NCSSM Inspire is also free for North Carolina residents, but it is a one-week residential STEM program rather than a full-time school.
Which schools serve specific grade ranges?
Camelot Academy serves K-12, Maureen Joy serves K-8, and Al-Iman School at Page serves Pre-K through third grade at its Page Road campus. Duke University School of Law offers postsecondary legal programs rather than primary or secondary education.
Where can students get individualized or small-class instruction?
Camelot Academy reports average class sizes of 10 to 12 and uses Individualized Progress Plans. Its mastery-based system requires demonstrated scores of at least 80% before students move to new material.
Which school offers Arabic and Quran instruction?
Al-Iman School at Page provides Arabic and Quran instruction and integrates Islamic education into school life for students from Pre-K through third grade.
How does admission work at Maureen Joy Charter School?
Maureen Joy is a public charter school that uses an equitable annual lottery for admission. It serves students from Kindergarten through eighth grade.